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Hiroto Takaguchi is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, Department of Architecture. With over 20 years of academic experience, he has made significant contributions to sustainable architecture and environmental engineering. Born in Kyoto in 1970 and raised in Osaka, Takaguchi completed his undergraduate and graduate studies at Waseda University, earning his Doctor of Engineering degree in 2002.
His educational background includes:
- 1997: Master's degree from Waseda University Graduate School, Division of Science and Engineering, Department of Architecture
- 1995: Bachelor's degree from Waseda University Faculty of Science and Engineering, Department of Architecture
Professor Takaguchi's research focuses on critical environmental challenges in architecture and urban planning. His primary research interests include Environmental Policy, Urban Environment, Building Environment, Renewable Energy, Disaster Prevention Management, Life Cycle Assessment, Decarbonization, and Environmental Management. His work bridges theoretical environmental science with practical applications in sustainable building design, particularly in Asian contexts. He has conducted extensive research on energy consumption patterns in Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia, examining how traditional and modern housing types interact with climate conditions and energy resources.
His research trends show a consistent focus on sustainable building practices, with recent publications emphasizing low-carbon housing solutions, embodied carbon assessment, and energy consumption patterns in developing countries. His work demonstrates a shift toward practical applications of sustainable architecture in rapidly urbanizing regions of Southeast Asia, with particular attention to climate-responsive design and resource efficiency.
Professor Takaguchi has received several prestigious awards for his work:
- AIUE-O Prize for the paper (2024) - For researches on Cooling Methods, Energy Consumption, and Embodied Carbon for the Development of Low-Carbon Collective Housing in Indonesia
- THE GOLDEN CUBES AWARDS, Honorable mentions (2023.05) - Development of SDGs Super City Game
- Golden Cube Award, Excellence in Publishing (2023.01) - Development of the SDGs Super City Game
- Waseda University Teaching Award (2019.11)
- 最優秀賞 EneMane House 2015 (2015)
- Japan Student Science Award (1987)
As a dedicated educator, Professor Takaguchi has contributed to developing built environment learning programs for eco-schools, demonstrating his commitment to environmental education. His professional memberships include THE JAPAN INSTITUTE OF ENERGY, Asian Institute of Urban Environment, City Planning Institute of Japan, Architectural Institute of Japan, Regional Safety Association, and Japan Society of Natural Resources and Energy, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his work. His research projects often involve collaboration with multiple institutions and address pressing environmental challenges through integrated approaches to urban sustainability and building design.